UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)              April 14, 2008

MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

MARYLAND                         001-33177                22-1897375

(State or other jurisdiction     (Commission        (IRS Employer

of incorporation)                 File Number)            Identification Number)

3499 Route 9N, Suite 3C, Freehold, NJ    07728

(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code         (732) 577-9996

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement

On April 14, 2008, the Company executed a Third Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the Eugene W. Landy, President (the third amendment).  The third amendment provides for a lump sum payment of $2.5 million to Mr. Landy, provided the sale price of the Company is at least $10 per share of common stock, in the event of a change in control of the Company as defined in the third amendment.  

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)   Exhibits.

99

Third Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated April 14, 2008.

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SIGNATURES

                                        

                                        

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     

     

     

                                MONMOUTH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION

     

     

     

     

                                /s/   Anna T. Chew

                                ANNA T. CHEW

                                Chief Financial Officer

     

     

     Date        April 16, 2008

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